HISTORY OF KORONADAL NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Koronadal National Comprehensive High School was established in 1947

occupying at first a dense cogonal area of 79,000 square meters with all the greeneries

of shrubs and shade trees as its landscape.Its first name was Koronadal Jr. High School

and later Republic Act 5550, a bill sponsored by James Chiongbian converted

Koronadal Jr. High School toKoronadal National Comprehensive High School on July 1,

1970.Carved in the landmarks of the school were the original founders' names:

Mr.Atanacio Dohina, Mr. Alejandro Poticar, Mr. Roberto Alabado, Mr. Melchor Alle and

Mr. Martin Dideles. Their stamina and determination led to the construction of

atemporary building enough to house an enrollment of 184 students starting with three

(3) section in the First Year and one (1) section in the Second Year. The achievements

of these key persons are truly remembered as a living legacy for KNCHS. Funding was

foremost a problem since it has to be secured from the Provincial Board at Cotabato

City. However, Dr. Sergio B. Morales who was elected Provincial Governor of South

Cotabato assisted the early releases of school fund. This assistance somehow

diminished some problems in securing funds.The late Mr. Martin Dideles supervised the

first teaching staff which wascomposed of Mr. Bonifacio Romuar, Mrs. Fe Serilo-

Gallego, Mr. Gozalo Corcuera and Mateo Lab era. In 1948, seven (7) more teachers

were added to the clerk andat the same time laborer due to scarcity of fund. With this

added staff was Mr.Areston J. Viloria (deceased) who rose from classroom teacher to

Principal III and retired last September 5, 1985.September 9, 1986 is another significant

event in the history KNCHS when thelate Mrs. Edith E. Baptista who likewise rose from

the rank was promoted to Principal IV and left KNCHS under the leadership of two
acting principals, Miss Adelfa N. Espartero, the Assistant Schools Division

Superintendent of South Cotabato acted first as the OIC-Principal on September 1,

2004 and was replaced on November 22, 2004 by another OIC-Principal in the person

of Mrs. Emma B.Incognito Head of the Science & Technology Department who equally

and untiringly served her best for the good of the school which ended with the

installation of Mr. Fernando C. Hillomen as IV on August 22, 2005.The school's

convention to a national comprehensive high school paved the way for more

improvements, and the first constructed building in 1947 made of split bamboo walling's

and "sawali" partition with bamboo seats was every bit a learning home for quest of

knowledge. This sample beginning propelled the many changesand innovations seen

today.At present, KNCHS under the leadership of Mr. Valentin C. Dignadice Jr.who is

known as experienced instructional leader and a man of action, KNCHS willcontinue to

work hard to achieve excellence.KNCHS as a primary secondary institution of learning

stands to build dreamsand aspirations for the search of newer and broader perspective

in the field of education and will continue to struggle for quality education.
 MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

Education, in my opinion, extends far beyond the classroom walls and involves

far more people than students and teachers. People should learn wherever they go, and

they should continue to learn long after they have graduated from high school or

college. Education is something that people carry with them rather than something that

can be measured with tests or report cards. It's a survival kit for life, and some people

are better prepared in some areas than others. People with a solid education are

prepared for almost anything because they can meet their own physical, emotional, and

aesthetic neIt is impossible to list all of the roles of a teacher, but one of the most

important is preparing students to learn not only in the classroom, but everywhere and

for the rest of their lives.

Learning is not an instinctual or easy skill, so different approaches must be used

to make learning easier and more enjoyable for students. Teachers must continue to

challenge not only their students, but also themselves, because teaching is not a skill

that can be memorized or made repetitive. Teachers who become complacent in their

jobs are not effective educators. Those who can make an old lesson new and exciting

will have an advantage. Each student has unique abilities, talents, and levels of

competence, and it is the teacher's responsibility not only to recognize these, but also to

assist each student in recognizing them. Teachers who only use one method of

instruction, in my opinion, should not be in the classroom. They are obviously not

reaching all of their students because we all know that not all students. I intend to
employ a variety of techniques, teaching methods, such as hands-on, technology-

based, cooperative learning groups, and group projects discussion.

MY JOURNEY OF BECOMING A TEACHER

I grew up in a small, rural town where my parents instilled many positive traits in

me at a young age. Ambition is the one quality that stands out the most to me. I intend

to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. My mother, who cares deeply about

education and her students, is the source of my inspiration and desire to become a

teacher.

Before retirement, she worked for 33 years as an elementary school math

teacher. She has served as an example for all of her coworkers in teaching in addition

to myself. I'm here today primarily because of her, I aim to influence people's lives and

alter the world through my work as an educator.

I would make a wonderful teacher for a variety of reasons, though not just

because of my passion and energy. I hope to witness a student's ability to comprehend

concepts they had previously struggled with. I hope to witness a student to achieve

something they never imagined they could. Along with academic help, I hope to teach

my studentsvaluable life lessons such as the importance of community, ethnic pride,

good citizenship, sportsmanship, and more. I want to be a key player in making sure

that all students, regardless of their cultures or level of academic ability, have the

chance to be led in a constructive learning environment. Educational philosophies

describe how a teacher intends to manage their classroom and its atmosphere, as well
as how they want to relate the curriculum to their students. A teacher's educational

philosophy includes both how they will instruct their students in the classroom and how

they will prepare them for life outside the classroom. There are numerous educational

philosophies that focus on various areas of students' performance. I like a lot of the

educational philosophies, but I want to concentrate on two in particular because I think

they better fit my personality and the way I intend to conduct myself during my teaching

career.

Existentialism is a philosophy that I admire and concur with. Existentialists hold

that every person has complete responsibility for their decisions and can improve

themselves. I respect this educational system because I think it is up to each person,

regardless of some of their circumstances, to make the most of their lives.

The pedagogy of teaching is essential to learning. But going back to one of the

basic goals of teaching profession which is to shape the behaviour of students is

deemed necessary for this will lead them to live a maeningful life in the future. My love

for learning is a great force, driving my continued pursuit of pedagogical and content

knowledge.

As I continue my journey, much works have done, more innovations required in

the light and life of teaching . In this way learning opportunities are shraed in every

learner that will make them succeed extra ordinarily in the global arena. I am hopeful

and confident that I will remain devoted and committed to my future profession because

of the love and support of my family, friends, and fellow students, who go above and

beyond to support me in achieving my goals. I'm ready to apply my passion to any

future chances that may arise. My wonderful story to convey is about how to make

students love learning.

VISION

We dream of Filipinos who passionately love their country and whose values and

competencies enable them to realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to

building the nation. As a learner-centered public institution, the Department of Education

continuously improves itself to better serve its stakeholders.

MISSION

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-

based, and complete basic education where:

Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment.

Teachers facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learner.

Administrators and staff, as stewards of the institution, ensure an enabling and

supportive environment for effective learning to happen.

Family, community, and other stakeholders are actively engaged and share

responsibility for developing life-long learners.